Child & Family Ophelia Program sponsors Girl Power kickboxing

JOHNSON, R.I. -- Kickboxing is the super-workout that incorporates cardio, self-defense and karate, the legendary martial arts form that is centuries old.

Lisa Vernon-Sparks

JOHNSON, R.I. -- Kickboxing is the super-workout that incorporates cardio, self-defense and karate, the legendary martial arts form that is centuries old.

In Rhode Island many exercise buffs have embraced kickboxing for fitness.

And now The Child and Family Ophelia Program of Rhode Island will embrace kickboxing with session on "Girl Power" at Rondeau's Kickboxing Studio in Johnson.

Christine Rondeau, a pioneer in kickboxing fitness, and her trainers will teach a free two-hour class from 10 to noon on Saturday, April 13, for girls ages 12 to 18.

Rondeau will blend her 20 years experience and passion to teach kickboxing, a fun way to stay healthy and learn about self-defense. Participants also will get one-to-one coaching from Rondeau's Kickboxing trainers.

After the workout, Rondeau will provide lunch and an opportunity to speak with her about kickboxing, how she started her business and became successful.

Reservations are recommended by calling the Child & Family Ophehlia Program at (401) 848-4206 or by RSVP: Heather Lykas at hlykas@childandfamilyri.com.